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How can I claim my Iepf share recovery online ?

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  Sure, here are the steps on how to claim your IEPF share online in brief: Go to the IEPF website: https://www.iepf.gov.in/. Click on the "Refund/Claim Refund" tab. Click on the "IEPF-5" link. Fill out the form and upload the required documents. Submit the form. Take a printout of the acknowledgement. Submit the printout of the acknowledgement along with the required documents to the Nodal Officer of the company at its registered office for verification of the claim. The required documents are: A copy of the acknowledgement  i.e. SRN number. An indemnity bond. For I EPF shares, recovery submits an advance stamped receipt. Certificate for the return of bonds, debentures, or matured deposits. Aadhar cards for all joint holders and the  claimant. The processing time for a claim is usually 30-45 days. Once your claim is processed, you will be refunded the amount or the shares will be transferred to your name. Here are some additional tips: Make sure that you fill out ...

Guidelines for Recovery of Shares From IEPF

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  Here are the guidelines for recovery of shares from IEPF: Fill out the IEPF Form 5. This form can be downloaded from the IEPF website. The form requires you to provide your personal information, as well as information about the shares you are claiming. Submit the IEPF Form 5 to the Nodal Officer of the company where the shares were held. The Nodal Officer is a company representative who is responsible for handling IEPF claim s. You can find the contact information for the Nodal Officer on the company's website or by contacting the company's registrar. The Nodal Officer will verify your claim and submit a report to IEPF. The Nodal Officer will check your claim to make sure that it is valid. They will also check to make sure that you have submitted all of the required documents. IEPF will decide on your claim and notify you of the decision. IEPF will review your claim and make a decision within 60 days. If your claim is approved, IEPF will transfer the shares to...

What is the difference between NRI and Indian citizen.

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Here is the difference between NRI and Indian citizens in brief and detail: NRI (Non-Resident Indian) An Indian citizen who resides outside of India. May have been born in India, or may have acquired Indian citizenship through naturalization or marriage. Still considered Indian citizens, and they have the right to vote in Indian elections and hold public office. May be subject to different tax laws than Indian residents. Can open a bank account in India, buy properties in India, and invest in India. Can visit India for up to 180 days in a year without any visa restrictions. Indian citizen A person who is legally recognized as a citizen of India. This includes people who were born in India, people who have acquired Indian citizenship through naturalization or marriage, and people who are born to Indian parents. Has the right to live in India, work in India, and vote in Indian elections. Subject to Indian tax laws. Can open a bank account in India, buy properties in India, and invest in...

How long does it take to Shares recover from Iepf?

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It typically takes around 60 days to recover shares from the IEPF after being claimed. The process involves the following steps: The claimant submits an online application in  Form IEPF-5 along with other documents to the Nodal Officer of the company at its registered office for verification of the claim. The company sends the verification report to the IEPF within 15 days of receipt of the claim. The IEPF Authority decides  on the claimant's reimbursement application within 60 days after obtaining the verification report from the relevant company. The IEPF Authority will issue a refund sanction order when the claimant is entitled to the shares with the permission of the competent authority. The IEPF Authority and the Drawing and Disbursing Officer of the authority will send a bill to the Pay and Accounts Officer for payment after verifying the claimant's entitlement. The shares or the extent of the claimant's entitlement will be credited to the Demat account of the claiman...

Can I convert physical shares to demat in 2023?

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No, you cannot convert physical shares to demat in 2023. The deadline for converting physical shares to demat was March 31, 2023. After that date, companies and their RTAs (Registrars and Transfer Agents) will no longer be able to process requests for dematerialization of physical shares. This was a mandatory requirement by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to promote a paperless environment in the Indian stock market. The deadline for the dematerialization of physical shares was extended several times in the past, but it was finally made mandatory on March 31, 2023. If you still have physical shares, you will need to hold onto them as a physical asset. You will not be able to trade them on the stock exchange, and you will not receive any dividends or other benefits associated with the shares. If you have any questions, please contact your broker or the RTA for the company whose shares you hold. Here are some of the reasons why the deadline for the dematerialization of ...

What will happen to Physical Shares Certificate after 31st March 2023 ?

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The shares will become worthless. This means that you will not be able to sell them, transfer them, or claim any dividends or other benefits. The shares may be frozen by the company. This means that the company will not allow you to sell or transfer the shares, and you may not be able to claim any dividends or other benefits. You may be treated as a Benami holder under the Benami Transactions (Prohibitions) Act, 1988. This means that you may be subject to penalties and fines. In addition to these consequences, there are a few other things that you should be aware of if you have physical shares certficate : You will not be able to vote at shareholder meetings. This means that you will not have a say in how the company is run. You will not be able to benefit from corporate actions such as bonus shares or rights issues. This means that you will miss out on opportunities to increase your shareholding or acquire new shares at a discounted price. If you have physical ...

Complete guide on Succession Certificate in India ?

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It provides legal proof that you are the rightful heir to tA succession certificate is a legal document issued by a court to the legal heirs of a deceased person who has died intestate, i.e., without leaving a will. The succession certificate gives the legal heirs the authority to inherit the debts, securities, and other assets of the deceased person.                 Here are the steps on how to obtain a succession certificate in India: File a petition in court. The petition must be filed in the court of the district where the deceased person was ordinarily residing at the time of death. The petition must be accompanied by the following documents: Death certificate of the deceased person Proof of relationship of the petitioner to the deceased person List of all the legal heirs of the deceased person Affidavits from the legal heirs stating that they are not aware of any other will made by the deceased person ...

Who issues legal heir certificate in Delhi?

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In Delhi, the legal heir certificate is called a Surviving Member Certificate . It is issued by the District Magistrate or the Sub-Divisional Magistrate of the area where the deceased person was residing at the time of death. You can apply for a Surviving Member Certificate online or offline. The online application process can be done through the eDistrict portal of the Government of Delhi. The offline application process can be done by submitting an application form at the office of the District Magistrate or the Sub-Divisional Magistrate. The documents required for applying for a Surviving Member Certificate in Delhi are: Death certificate of the deceased person Proof of identity of the applicant Proof of relationship of the applicant with the deceased person Address proof of the applicant Two recent photographs of the applicant There is no fee for applying for a Surviving Member Certificate in Delhi. The certificate is usually issued within 1-2 months of the application. Here are...

How much money is unclaimed in India?

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According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), there is an estimated ₹35,000 crore in unclaimed money in India. This money is held in a variety of accounts, including bank accounts, insurance policies, and mutual funds. The reasons for unclaimed investment vary. In some cases, the account holder may have died and their heirs are not aware of the account. In other cases, the account holder may have moved and forgotten about the account. And in still other cases, the account holder may have simply lost interest in the account. The RBI has a number of initiatives in place to try to reunite unclaimed money with its rightful owners. These initiatives include: Publishing lists of unclaimed accounts: The RBI publishes lists of unclaimed accounts on its website. These lists include the name of the account holder, the account number, and the amount of money in the account. Contacting account holders: The RBI also contacts account holders who have not made a transaction in their account...

Does a nominee need a succession certificate?

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No, a nominee does not need a succession certificate to inherit assets from the deceased person. A succession certificate is a document issued by the court that confirms the legal heir of the deceased person. It is required to transfer assets such as immovable property, shares, and bank accounts to the legal heir. A nominee is a person who is named by the deceased person to receive their assets in the event of their death. The nominee does not need a succession certificate to inherit the assets, as they are already considered the legal heir. However, if there is any dispute over the inheritance, the nominee may need to obtain a succession certificate to prove their claim. In some cases, the nominee may be required to provide a succession certificate to the financial institution or other entity holding the assets. This is because the institution may want to ensure that the nominee is the rightful heir and that they are authorized to receive the assets. Here are some of the cases where...

Who issues succession certificate in India?

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A succession certificate is issued by the district judge of the relevant jurisdiction. The relevant jurisdiction would be the place where the deceased person ordinarily resided at the time of his death. If no such place is available, the relevant jurisdiction would be within which any property belonging to the deceased may be found. To obtain a succession certificate, a petition should be prepared and filed in the relevant district court. The petition should include the following documents: A death certificate of the deceased person An affidavit of the applicant stating that he/she is a legal heir of the deceased person Proof of identity of the applicant Proof of residence of the applicant Proof of the relationship of the applicant to the deceased person Proof of the assets of the deceased person The district judge will then consider the petition and issue a succession certificate if he/she is satisfied that the applicant is a legal heir of the deceased person and that he/she is entit...

How much unclaimed dividend is in India?

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  As of March 31, 2023, there is INR 12,778.24 crore (US$ 1.6 billion) in unclaimed dividend in India. This amount is held by the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF), which is managed by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. The IEPF was established in 2001 to protect the interests of investors. It receives unclaimed dividends, shares, and other investor monies from companies. The IEPF uses these funds to promote investor education and protection activities. You can check if you have any unclaimed dividends by visiting the IEPF website. You can also claim your unclaimed dividends online or by post. Here are the steps on how to claim unclaimed dividends online: Go to the IEPF website. Click on the "Unclaimed Dividends" tab. Enter your PAN number or DIN number. Click on the "Search" button. If you have any unclaimed dividends, you will see them listed on the screen. Click on the "Claim" button to start the claim process. You can also claim your uncla...

How do I claim unclaimed amounts from my bank?

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Here are the steps on how to claim unclaimed amounts from your bank in India: Check if your account is unclaimed. You can do this by visiting the website of the bank where you have the account and searching for the list of unclaimed accounts. You will need to provide your name and address to search the list. Download the claim form. Once you have confirmed that your account is unclaimed, you can download the claim form from the bank's website. Fill out the claim form. The claim form will require you to provide your personal details, such as your name, address, and date of birth. You will also need to provide details of the unclaimed account, such as the account number and the date of opening the account. Submit the claim form. You can submit the claim form to the bank in person, by mail, or by fax. Provide supporting documents. The bank may ask you to provide supporting documents, such as a death certificate or a power of attorney. Wait for the bank's decision....

How to nominee claim back form IEPF ?

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  If you are the nominee of a person who has died and their shares have been transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF), you can claim the shares on their behalf. You will need to submit Form IEPF-5 to the IEPF along with the following documents: A copy of the death certificate of the deceased person. A copy of your identity proof. A copy of your address proof. A letter from the company stating that the shares have been transferred to the IEPF. If you are not the nominee of the deceased person, but you are their legal heir, you can also claim the shares. You will need to submit the same documents as above, along with a letter from a lawyer stating that you are the legal heir of the deceased person. Once you have submitted the required documents, the IEPF will review your claim and decide whether to approve it. If your claim is approved, the IEPF will transfer the shares to you. Here are some additional things to keep in mind when claiming shares from the IEPF:...

What is the procedure to claim from IEPF?

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The procedure to claim from IEPF is as follows: Download Form IEPF-5 from the IEPF website. You can find the link to the form here: https://www.iepf.gov.in/IEPF/refund.html. Read the instructions carefully before filling the form. The instructions are available in the form itself and in a separate document called the "Instruction Kit". Fill in the form completely and accurately. Make sure to provide all of the required information, including your name, address, PAN number, Aadhaar number, and the details of the shares or amount that you are claiming. Submit the form online. You can submit the form online by clicking on the "Submit" button at the bottom of the form. Take a printout of the form and the acknowledgement. The acknowledgement will contain a unique SRN (Submission Reference Number) which you will need to track the status of your claim. Submit the printout of the form, the acknowledgement, and the other required documents to the Nodal Officer of the com...

How to check if you have unclaimed deposits in a bank

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  There are a few ways to check if you have unclaimed deposits in a bank. Check with the bank directly. Most banks have a section on their website where you can search for unclaimed deposits. You will need to enter your name and other identifying information as requested. The bank will search its records and let you know if you have any unclaimed deposits. Search the RBI's list of unclaimed deposits. The RBI maintains a list of unclaimed deposits that have been transferred to the Depositor Education and Awareness Fund (DEA Fund). You can search this list by name or account number. Use a third-party service. There are a number of third-party services that can help you search for unclaimed deposits. These services typically charge a fee, but they can make the process of searching for unclaimed deposits more convenient. Here are the steps on how to check if you have unclaimed deposits in a bank using the RBI's list: Go to the RBI's website and click on the "Unclaimed De...